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    Expressing to shatter or smash with 粉碎 (fěnsuì)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + 粉碎 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 粉碎 (fěnsuì) means 'to shatter,' 'to smash,' or 'to crush.' It can be used both literally, for physically breaking something into pieces, and figuratively, for destroying plans or hopes. It carries a strong, forceful tone.

    Examples

    • 那个花瓶从桌上掉下来，摔得粉碎。

      Nàge huāpíng cóng zhuō shàng diào xiàlái, shuāi de fěnsuì.

      The vase fell off the table and shattered to pieces.

    • 警方成功粉碎了一个跨国犯罪团伙。

      Jǐngfāng chénggōng fěnsuì le yí gè kuàguó fànzuì tuánhuǒ.

      The police successfully smashed an international criminal gang.

    • 这个消息彻底粉碎了他出国留学的梦想。

      Zhège xiāoxī chèdǐ fěnsuì le tā chūguó liúxué de mèngxiǎng.

      This news completely shattered his dream of studying abroad.

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